Cool Supplement Smoothie Recipes

Cool Supplement Smoothie Recipes

Do any supplements really help fight the flu?

Although many people like the convenience of supplements, whole foods give you more bang for your buck.

The current lack of FDA regulation means that you might not be getting the potency or ingredients listed on the product label: the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 prohibits the Food and Drug Administration from regulating supplements in a way that would require supplement makers to verify the safety and efficacy of their products in the same way that prescription drugs are.

In other words, supplement products may be top-notch, or they may be completely ineffective.

Vitamins and Minerals for Immune Health

Vitamin E: Essential for the maintenance and structure of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissues, acts as an antioxidants and assists in the formation of red blood cells.

Smoothie-ready sources: Spinach, pumpkin, mango

Zinc: Plays a pivotal role in immune response, cell division, and wound healing.

Smoothie-Ready Sources: Nuts and nut butters

Vitamin C: Prevents cellular damage and can speed wound healing. Helps to repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and skin. Acts an an antioxidant, reducing free radicals, unstable molecules that play a role in disease processes.

Smoothie-Ready Sources: Cantaloupe, citrus, strawberries, kiwi

Easy Immune-Boosting Recipes

The following recipes are quick, easy, and chock-full of antioxidants to bolster immune health.